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Nick Godt

Nick Godt

Freelance reporter

Nick Godt has covered global business news on three continents for over 25 years. While he’ll forever miss the stick-shift driving days common in his native France, he’s enjoyed covering automotive news from the Detroit Auto Show to cars and motorcycles in India. His work has appeared in The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.
 

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Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states

Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida.
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Tesla’s ‘Model Q’ to arrive in 2025 at a price under $30K, Deutsche Bank says

A new Tesla EV, called the Model Q, is in store for 2025, and it will be priced under $30,000 including incentives, according to Deutsche Bank.
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Hybrid vehicle sales reach U.S. record, but EV sales drop in third quarter

The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales continued to grow in the U.S. in the third quarter.
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Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla

Rivian sits both at the bottom of owner ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction.
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U.S. EVs will get universal plug and charge access in 2025

A Biden administration and private initatiative promises to allow all EVs to just plug in and charge at all public stations in the U.S. in 2025.
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Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds

Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey.
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Dodge’s Charger EV muscles up to save the planet from ‘self-driving sleep pods’

The marketing campaign for Dodge's Charger Daytona EV takes a swipe at self-driving sleep pods.
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Hyundai believes CarPlay, Android Auto should remain as options

Hyundai remains committed to offering CarPlay and Android Auto, the in-car phone-mirroring apps.
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Kia’s futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025

Kia confirmed that its futuristic, affordable EV4 sedan will launch in 2025
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Range Rover’s electric SUV gets tested in extreme heat

Range Rover's electric SUV is getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Might be time to buy EVs, laptops, and smartphones ahead of Trump tariffs

Price hikes are widely expected to be passed onto U.S. consumers should the incoming Trump administration carry out its plans to impose across-the-board tariffs on imports.
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Ram says its new midsize truck will surprise

Ram confirms a smaller pickup is in the works and says it will surprise.
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Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment

Volkswagen just revealed the next-gen electric Golf will benefit from Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical systems.
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Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds

Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla buyers are heavily influenced by federal tax incentives, according to a J.D. Power survey.
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Volvo’s EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road sound system

Volvo's EX90 electric SUV features an Abbey Road Studios’ mode, providing sound quality engineered straight out of the world’s most famous music recording studios
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Kia PHEVs’ electric range will double to 60 miles

Kia is aiming to double the electric range of its PHEVs in a couple of years.
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Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate

Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives.
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Is a Jeep Cherokee replacement slated for 2025?

Jeep confirms a new compact, hybrid SUV is on the way: Will it be the Cherokee?
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Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track

Volkswagen remains committed to launching its affordable ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
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Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future

Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint that can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs.
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Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb

Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry.
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Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 EV features backseat lounge

Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 electric SUV features a backseat lounge.
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Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries

Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.
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Self-driving vehicle rules set to loosen under Trump, report says

The Trump transition team plans to make a federal framework for self-driving vehicles a top priority for the transportation department, according to a report.
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Jeep, Ram EREVs will get 690-mile range with new Stellantis platform

Stellantis' new platform aims to deliver driving range of up to 690 miles for extended range electric vehicles.
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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and EVs offer big incentives as year nears its end

Incentives on new vehicle sales are up by 60% from year-earlier levels.
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Eaton, Treehouse to boost home capacity for EV charging, energy storage

Eaton and Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the electrification of homes for EV charging and energy storage.
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Ford boosts year-end discounts on 2024 Lightning, Mach-E Models

Ford is boosting incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models.
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Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China

An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).

Never mind slowing sales, 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years

Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years.
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Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20K, Chevrolet Bolt EVs under $14K

Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20,000 and Chevrolet Bolt EVs for under $14,000.
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Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says

The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs.
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Hyundai teases Ioniq 9 electric SUV’s interior ahead of expected launch

Hyundai teased the interior of the much-anticipated Ioniq 9 ahead of its launch next week.
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Rivian, VW venture kicks off next-gen platform for R1, Scout EVs

Rivian and VW's joint venture will be used to develop a common manufacturing and tech platform for Rivian R2 and VW Scout EVs.